Showing posts with label Automotive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Automotive. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Paper Audi A7


Graphic design artist Taras Lesko designed 750 model pieces out of card stock using 285 pieces of paper. He then printed, folded and glued together. Using just a laser printer, two desktop cutting plotters, glue and an X-ACTO knife, in about 245 hours, he had made a car.





Wednesday, May 25, 2011

BMW 328 Hommage





Created for the 328's 75th birthday, the Hommage is an open-top terror, with a retro meets Mad Max design formed from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic that brings the weight down to 1,720 pounds, and a 3.0L six-cylinder engine that's bound to send the tires blazing.

Cost TBC

Thursday, February 17, 2011

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept







Volkswagen unveiled the third and latest iteration of its two-seater diesel-electric hybrid concept series, the new XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV). Powering by the carbon fiber shell is a plug-in diesel hybrid powertrain, using a 2-cylinder TDI motor with 48-hp, mated to a 27-hp electric motor and using a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. 

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Amazing Six Wheeled Sports Car



Covini C6W is equipped with four steering front wheels that improve braking, handling, and directional stability.

Unique sports car features a powerful 8-cylinder engine, weights less than 1200 kg (2645 lbs), and has a top speed of 300 km/h (185 mph).








Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Porsche Sled/ Bobsleigh





A bobsleigh designed with the Porsche philosophy quickly and nimbly cut through the snow thanks to directional stability, a low centre of gravity, ease of steering, good braking and low weight (only approx. 4 kg). Exclusively designed by the Porsche Design Studio.